Camps, Festivals and Competitions
Augustana hosts several annual events on campus that promote the arts:
- Augustana Band Festival—Each November, students from high schools in four states participate in workshops and rehearsals for three days prior to a Grand Finale Concert.
- Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival—Around 50 high school bands representing Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa participate in this annual March festival.
- Siouxland Trombone Festival—Annual festival (in April) celebrating the trombone. Open to high school students.
- Summer Music Camp—There will be no camp for the summer of 2010.
- Lee Piano Competition - A biennial, national piano competition.
- Augustana/YMCA Drama Camp - A two-week day camp for all students in grades 4 - 8. June 21 - July 2, 2010.